Effectiveness of Images in Reducing Preoperative Anxiety

Launched by MARÍA DEL MAR PEREZ SAAVEDRA · Jun 23, 2023

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is studying whether looking at a collection of images can help reduce anxiety in patients who are about to undergo surgery on their upper limbs. Many people experience anxiety before surgery, which can affect their overall experience and recovery. In this trial, 167 patients aged 18 and older, who are set to have upper limb surgeries, will be invited to participate. They will be divided into two groups: one group will view a special catalog of images for 25 minutes before their surgery, while both groups will receive standard care.

To participate, individuals need to be over 18 years old and have a condition affecting their upper limb that requires surgery. They must also be able to understand the study and give their consent to participate. Patients who are blind or have severe vision problems that can't be corrected with glasses, or who have certain cognitive issues, will not be eligible. Throughout the trial, patients will be monitored for anxiety levels and vital signs before their surgery to see if looking at images can help them feel calmer and improve their recovery. This study aims to find new ways to support patients in managing their anxiety before surgery.

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Individuals of both sexes over 18 years of age with upper limb pathology that will be surgically treated at the University hospital complex in Salamanca.
• • Signed informed consent.
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Pathology to be surgically treated with a location other than the upper limb.
• • Patients with a score of less than 26 points on the Mini Mental Examination (MMSE).
• • Blind or visually impaired individuals who cannot correct their vision with appropriate lenses.
• • Any other circumstance at the discretion of the investigators